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Tour Code LO8C

2019

Loire Valley 8 days / 7 nights

Its romantic castles, churches, and famous gardens make the Valley a unique charming area, where harmony between nature and architecture will make for an unforgettable trip. The Kings of chose this area to live and left their historical imprint. Your route will take you not only along the longest river of France with its wild sides, but also among the famous of , picturesque villages, and the valleys of the and . Day 1 Day 5 Azay-le-R. – Arrival in . Time to get a first 59 km Self – Guided Cycling Trip impression of this beautiful town You will leave the Indre Valley in order to 8 days / 7 nights between the Loire and the Cher River. follow the Cher Valley. Passing through , and Bléré, little towns. Grade: Day 2 Tours – 61 km Followed by the famous castle of Partly on cycle paths and little side routes, You will leave the city along the Chenonceau called « des always asphalted, between the valleys slight Dames ». Maybe behind a door or during riverside of the Loire. A few kilometres climbs a walk in the magnificent gardens you will further, you arrive at the famous meet the ghosts of Catherine de Medicis gardens of Castle. or Diane de . Arrival: Fri, Sat, Sun 22.03. – 03.11.2019

From the little roads parallel to the

Loire, you have a nice view of the Day 6 Chenonceaux - 76 km Price per person Euro wilder sides of the Loire River. Today’s route will pass through Passing among fields you will arrive at in the Cher valley; you will

Sleeping Beauty’s castle, in Ussé. cycle through beautiful little villages and Double Room B&B 798,00

You then cycle up to Chinon, arrive in Cheverny. Then you will follow Double Room HB 1067,00 dominated by the ruins of the castle of Blois by Chambord, the largest castle in Extra night in Tours B&B 68,00 Charles the VIIth. During the 12th the . Blois was the seat of century, King Henry the 2nd of royalty during many years and different art Single Room B&B 1081,00 England fell in love with this beautiful movements from various periods mark this Single Room HB 1350,00 town, located on the side of the river town. Along with the castle this makes for an interesting day. Extra night in Tours B&B 111,00 .

Bike Rental Day 3 Chinon - Fontevraud - 21-Gear-Tourbike 90,00 Chinon 55 km ou 69 km E-Bike (250 € Deposit) 180,00 Today, you will cycle from Chinon to Fontevraud, one of the largest abbeys Service included: in France, which was built during the 12th century under the protection of ✓ 7 nights in 3* star hotels in room with the Plantagenets’ family. Henry the private facilities 2nd, Richard the Lionheart as well as ✓ Daily breakfast ✓ 4-course dinner (Option) Aliénor from Aquitaine are buried ✓ Personal welcome meeting here. On your way back to Chinon, ✓ luggage transfer from hotel to hotel you will cycle among the vineyards of Day 7 Blois - Tours 71 km ✓ Rout book, maps and information Anjou. The last cycling day will be an material

unforgettable ride. You will follow the ✓ 24 h Service Hotline

Day 4 Chinon – Azay-le-Rideau banks of the fascinating river Loire up to ✓ GPS-Tracks on demand 36 km the royal castle of . In Amboise, From Chinon to Azay le Rideau, you do not miss the visit of Clos Lucé, famous will cycle through nice forests. house where Leonardo da Vinci spent the last years of his life. Back to Tours along On your arrival in Azay le Rideau you the Loire again. will be struck by the charms of the Indre Valley: romantic riversides, Day 8 Tours beautiful houses made of stone, and Your cycling trip in Loire Valley is the amazing castle described as a unfortunately finished but you will bring jewel by the french writer Honoré de back home a complete range of great Balzac. memories… FRANCE A VELO - Agence de Voyages 74 Grande Rue, F 89000 SAINT GEORGES SUR BAULCHES Tel. 0033.386.42.35.96 Fax . 0033.386.42.55.65 e-mail : [email protected] web : www.franceavelo.com SARL au capital de 15.000 € - IM089130001 – APE 633Z